Jan 2026

Falklands Backyard

Published by Jody Aldridge

Welcome to the Falklands Backyard Ultra! Held annually in the Falkland Islands in January this race has some nice views as you follow the route.   The route will take you past... Read More

Race organizer
Jody Aldridge
Race date
Jan 17th, 2026
Calendar month
January
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Stanley , Falkland islands, United Kingdom
Current number of loops record
11
Record holder info
Kyle Turner
Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel/tarmac
Race Director Contact Name
Jody Aldridge
Contact Email
jodimp@hotmail.co.uk
Jan 2025

Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra

Published by Sara McDaniel

When & Where: Greenville, South Carolina, Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center starting at 8:00am, January 25 Greenville County Recreation presents an endurance race that will be sure to test... Read More

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Race organizer
Greenville County Rec
Race date
Jan 25th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
Race participant capacity
120
Current number of loops record
11
Record holder info
Edwin, 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
390
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mixed- Trail with some paved portions
Race Director Contact Name
Sara McDaniel
Contact Email
smcdaniel@greenvillecounty.org
Jan 2026

Backyard Ultra the Last Lion

Published by Francisco Javier Padilla

Vamos a por la tercera edición de la Backyard Ultra EL ÚLTIMO LEÓN... Read More

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Race organizer
Africanus Runners Club and Ministry of Education, Youth and
Race date
Jan 31st, 2026
Calendar month
January
Race start time
09:00
Race location
MELILLA, CIUDAD AUTONOMA DE MELILLA, Spain
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
40
Record holder info
Eric Priego Pastor
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
383.5
Venue Surface (day loop)
6,740 km
Race Director Contact Name
Fracisco Javier Padilla
Contact Email
clubcorredoresafricanus@gmail.com
Jan 2025

Leopard’s Hill Back Yard Ultra

Published by Richard Shannon

The second edition is scheduled for the 25th January 2025. Will take place at the Lazy J Ranch on Chifwema road. Read More

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Race organizer
Richard Shannon
Race date
Jan 25th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
Race participant capacity
50
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
350
Venue Surface (day loop)
Dirt
Race Director Contact Name
Richard Shannon
Contact Email
rapshannon@gmail.com
Jan 2025

Backyard Ultra Polska – Winter Edition

Published by Pawel Zuk

Backyard Ultra Polska – Winter Edition   Read More

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Race organizer
Stowarzyszenie Sportowe Polskie Ultra
Race date
Jan 25th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Jabłonna (near Warsaw), Poland
Race participant capacity
50
Current number of loops record
67
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
25
Race Director Contact Name
Pawel Zuk
Contact Email
pawel.zuk1@op.pl
Jan 2025

Infinity Trail Backyard – Pont Du Gard

Published by Frederic Morand

Quel cadre magique pour cet Infinity Trail Pont Du Gard. Imaginez vous courir chaque boucle 2 fois sur le Pont Du Gard, mais aussi tout autour pour un parcours... Read More

Race organizer
Trail The World
Race date
Jan 31st, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race location
Pont Du Gard, France
Race participant capacity
200
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Frederic Morand
Contact Email
frederic@trailtheworld.fr
Jan 2026

M*A*S*H Backyard Ultra

Published by Fiona Hayvice

The Mobile Athlete’s Seaside Haven aka M*A*S*H Backyard Ultra will take up refuge at Queen Elizabeth Park / Whareroa on the Kāpiti Coast over Wellington Anniversary weekend.... Read More

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Race date
Jan 17th, 2026
Calendar month
January
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Kapiti Coast, Greater Wellington, New Zealand
Race participant capacity
150
Current number of loops record
29
Record holder info
Daniel Beswick (2025)
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
200
Venue Surface (day loop)
Grass, hard packed gravel & dirt trails and ex-farm roads.
Race Director Contact Name
Fiona Hayvice
Contact Email
mashbackyardultra@gmail.com
Jan 2026

BigFoot BackYard Ultra I Calcutta,India | 10th Jan 2026

Published by Vikas Solanki

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Race organizer
BigFoot Adventures India
Race date
Jan 10th, 2026
Calendar month
January
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Race Director Contact Name
Vikas Solanki
Contact Email
vikassolanki904@gmail.com
Jan 2025

Backyard Toulouse

Published by Rémy Jegard

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Race date
Jan 24th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Castanet, Haute-Garonne, France
Race Director Contact Name
Rémy Jegard
Contact Email
remi.jegard@sfr.fr
Jan 2025

Sandy Point Backyard Ultra

Published by Patrick Manulat

Welcome to Sandy Point Backyard Ultra When people hear about Invercargill they always think about a flat terrain. Well here in Sandy Point Backyard Ultra we offer undulating cross... Read More

Race organizer
Patrick Manulat
Race date
Jan 11th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Race participant capacity
100
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
127
Race Director Contact Name
Patrick Manulat
Contact Email
trick.earl@gmail.com
Jan 2025

TAP OUT! BACKYARD ULTRA

Published by Team Altitude Pilipinas

Get ready for TAP OUT! Backyard Ultra “Smokey Edition” in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines! TAP OUT! Backyard Ultra adds an exciting twist to the scenic landscapes and refreshing mountain... Read More

Race organizer
Team Altitude Pilipinas
Race date
Jan 11th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
06:00
Race location
KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines
Current number of loops record
18
Record holder info
Arnie Macañeras 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Contact Email
teamaltitudepilipinas@gmail.com
Jan 2026

MAD Backyard Ultra

Published by David A Lane

Welcome to the 5th annual MAD Backyard Ultra which is slotted as a bronze ticket event for The Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra. Participants will run a 4.1667-mile loop every... Read More

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Race organizer
Chattanooga Track Club
Race date
Jan 17th, 2026
Calendar month
January
Race start time
08:00
Race location
East Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
34
Record holder info
Kyle Kalbus
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Pavement. Gravel
Race Director Contact Name
David A Lane
Contact Email
david.a.lane4@gmail.com
Jan 2025

THE LAST LAP Backyard Ultra

Published by Marc Fernández Ciurana

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Race organizer
Marc Fernández Ciurana
Race date
Jan 24th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
21:00
Race location
VILABELLA (TARRAGONA-CATALUÑA), Catalunya, Spain
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
47
Record holder info
José Manuel Ruíz Verdugo
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
164
Venue Surface (day loop)
73,64 ha
Race Director Contact Name
Marc Fernández Ciurana
Contact Email
mfernandezci@yahoo.es
Jan 2025

Taiwan Backyard Ultra

Published by Tomasz Hasinski

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Race organizer
Runivore
Race date
Jan 11th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan
Race participant capacity
200
Current number of loops record
34
Record holder info
Ms. Huang 黃筱純
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
60
Feet of Climb (night loop)
60
Venue Surface (day loop)
gravel, paved
Race Director Contact Name
Tomasz Hasinski
Contact Email
tom@runivore.com
Jan 2025

Cretan Backyard Ultra greece

Published by Emmanouil Konstantoulakis

Voros is a charming traditional village located in the municipality of Chersonissos, on the beautiful island of Crete, Greece. Nestled in the heart of the island, Voros is a... Read More

Race organizer
IDEAN ROUTES
Race date
Jan 18th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Voritsi village, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Race participant capacity
200
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
450
Race Director Contact Name
Emmanouil Konstantoulakis
Contact Email
ideanroutes@gmail.com
Jan 2026

El Ceibo Backyard Ultra Dolores

Published by Mauri Balbis

  Backyard Ultra en Dolores, Buenos Aires, Argentina  Read More

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Race organizer
Mauricio Balbis
Race date
Jan 24th, 2026
Calendar month
January
Race start time
06:00
Race location
Dolores, Buenos Aries, Argentina
Race participant capacity
70
Current number of loops record
38
Record holder info
Darío Arauz
Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Venue Surface (day loop)
Asfalto
Race Director Contact Name
Mauricio Balbis
Contact Email
mbalbis1@yahoo.com.ar
Jan 2025

Saguaro Showdown Backyard Ultra

Published by Ricky Haro

At 0800 hours on Saturday, we will start a race at the Usery Mountain Regional Park and will use the local trails to complete the daytime loop that is... Read More

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Race organizer
Kaniksu Ultra
Race date
Jan 25th, 2025
Calendar month
January
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
65
Record holder info
Megan Eckert
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
260
Feet of Climb (night loop)
179
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
Trail/Dirt Road
Race Director Contact Name
Ricky Haro
Contact Email
kaniksuultra@gmail.com
Jan 2026

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra (Winter)

Published by Darren Evans

Beautiful but Brutal – Race Organiser 3WordRuns (co founder of The Green Runners) invites you to The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra which has been designed to incorporate the local... Read More

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Race organizer
3WordRuns
Race date
Jan 16th, 2026
Calendar month
January
Race start time
18:00
Race location
East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
50
Current number of loops record
31
Record holder info
Jan Voorspoels
Race website
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Event registration page
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
623.3
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mixed trail (chalk and gravel)
Race Director Contact Name
Darren Evans (3WordRuns)
Contact Email
info@3wordruns.uk
Feb 2025

DNF Challenge – Backyard Ultra Israel

Published by Zoli Bihari

This race is on hold until further notice. 2024 is the fifth edition of the DNF Challenge – Backyard Ultra Israel. The event is a Golden ticket event for Big’s... Read More

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Race organizer
Zoli Bihari
Race date
Feb 27th, 2025
Calendar month
February
Race start time
14:00
Race location
Kibutz HaSolelim, Israel
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
36
Record holder info
Hanan Cohen
Race website
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (day loop)
280
Feet of Climb (night loop)
200
Venue Surface (day loop)
mix of single trails with dirt road
Venue Surface (night loop)
dirt road
Race Director Contact Name
Oren Tzidkiyahu
Contact Email
tz.oren@gmail.com
Feb 2025

India Backyard Ultra

Published by Lalita

India Backyard Ultra- Just One More Loop   India’s first Backyard Ultra, which used to be a golden ticket race for our initial two years. Now, we are a... Read More

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Race organizer
SIFAR ASHISH
Race date
Feb 15th, 2025
Calendar month
February
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Race participant capacity
70
Current number of loops record
52
Record holder info
Sunil Sharma
Race website
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Feet of Climb (night loop)
32
Venue Surface (night loop)
Concrete road, broken concrete road
Race Director Contact Name
LALITA
Contact Email
indiabackyard@gmail.com